I am a fan of gentle post-apocalypse stories -- the kind where people are rebuilding and finding ways to survive, and not necessarily facing constant danger. This is an Anne of Green Gables- adjacent post apocalyptic story. I found it odd but compelling. Very strong on the themes of grief and how to deal with intense and universal trauma. First crush love story and intense enjoyment of competition were also quite prevalent. Very hard to take on right now because the apocalypse in question is a pandemic. Ultimately, I enjoyed it a lot, but kept waiting for an attack. Also, really appreciated the non-binary character.

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